Saturday, 12 May 2018

Cool art

A friend shared this on facebook. The artist's name is Michael Vistia. He often paints cats and dogs. He has never had an art lesson, or any other formal education to learn the skills needed to mix and blend paints. He is a ardent believer in "gifts" brought with us from past lives, he is certain his talent has evolved through many lifetimes. He loves what he does, and enjoys interacting with people.
I have chosen some pictures I think everyone will enjoy. You may even see a familiar face in the bunch !

































Friday, 11 May 2018

TGIF

Happy Friday! Another weekend is upon us. What are your plans? I think I will work in the yard preparing the soil to plant the vegetable garden. I believe the chance for frost is over, fingers crossed! I am growing tomatoes and a few different varieties of peppers this year. Spinach was planted a few weeks ago and is coming up nicely. I will share pictures as time goes by.
 
                                                Have a good weekend everyone!






Thursday, 10 May 2018

Life's Journeys

Today, Regina starts off on another journey back to France. Unlike her last trip home this journey should be filled with hope and a sense of excitement.

TW said beautifully what so many of us feel...

Dear Regina, You are such a strong woman and your attitude toward life has been a guiding light for me and many others. (Your concise advice and calm outlook on life has helped me many times when I was 'muddling thru'.)
I have always come out stronger at the other end (thank you!) ...and I know you will also. It IS a new and exciting chapter in your life. I am excited for you and have no doubt that you will forge ahead and will be able to handle anything that comes your way.


We are all here with you, Regina. We love you.
Safe journey, dear friend.

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

My Happy Place

As you all know, Cape Cod is near and dear to me.  My parents built our cottage in 1959, with my dad designing the house and overseeing every aspect of the construction.  The siting of the cottage is spectacular.  We have the most beautiful view of the sunsets over Cape Cod Bay.  The colors, whether vibrant or muted, are always a sight to be seen.  Here are some photos of the sunsets taken from out top deck using my iPhone.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

This first one is the view looking towards the bay during the day.


Now we have the fireworks...














Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Unexpected travel

I have some  news... When I entered the US, I had a visa waiver, so I was given three months stay, full stop. But we only discovered that the visa couldn't be extended (at all) when the border protection guys sent me an email saying they hoped I had enjoyed my visit and that I had only ten days to leave the country. Bye bye!

I still had a valid return ticket to Paris, and I will travel this Thursday. Fortunately, I have many friends over there and have already arranged a place to stay, with a very good, very welcoming friend.

I'm not quite sure what will happen next, but I know I can't stay with Dora on a full time basis. I'll apply for a proper tourist visa and try to spend the summers in France and the winters in Miami. Best of both worlds! 

I need my fellow bloggers to cover for me from Thursday until at least Monday, because the journey is brutal and I'll be jet-lagged. Merci in advance, peeps!

The good news is that I can take you sightseeing in the French countryside again...

Here's a taster, a place called Dampniat: